

The Ghost Army (2013)
Overview
During World War II, a hand-picked group of American GI's undertook a bizarre mission: create a traveling road show of deception on the battlefields of Europe, with the German Army as their audience. The 23rd Headquarters Special Troops used inflatable rubber tanks, sound trucks, and dazzling performance art to bluff the enemy again and again, often right along the front lines. Many of the men picked to carry out these dangerous deception missions were artists. Some went on to become famous, including fashion designer Bill Blass. In their spare time, they painted and sketched their way across Europe, creating a unique and moving visual record of their war. Their secret mission was kept hushed up for nearly 50 years after the war's end.
Where to watch The Ghost Army
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | PBS Documentaries | Amazon Video, Apple TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV |
| United Kingdom | PBS America | Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | PBS Documentaries | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Australia | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
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What is The Ghost Army about?
During World War II, a hand-picked group of American GI's undertook a bizarre mission: create a traveling road show of deception on the battlefields of Europe, with the German Army as their audience. The 23rd Headquarters Special Troops used inflatable rubber tanks, sound trucks, and dazzling performance art to bluff the enemy again and again, often right along the front lines. Many of the men picked to carry out these dangerous deception missions were artists. Some went on to become famous, including fashion designer Bill Blass. In their spare time, they painted and sketched their way across Europe, creating a unique and moving visual record of their war. Their secret mission was kept hushed up for nearly 50 years after the war's end. The Ghost Army is a Documentary, War movie, released on 2013-05-26, runtime 68 minutes.
Is The Ghost Army worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Ghost Army 8.0 out of 10 from 14 ratings. It is widely liked by viewers.
Where can I watch The Ghost Army?
In the United States, The Ghost Army streams on PBS Documentaries and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 3 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Rick Beyer
Cast
- Wesley Clark
- Peter Coyote as Narrator (Voice)
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